Il Castello

Il Castello is one of those restaurants you should try on an occasion that is not special in any way. I came here with my husband for Valentine’s Day looking for fine Italian cuisine and was sorely disappointed with the service. I had reservations and still had to wait 45 minutes and it took about that long for someone to even acknowledge that we were there. I had to stop one of the rushed waiters to ask about my reservation who didn’t help much. The food was good I have to say but the journey to get it on our table was horrendous.

Valentines day

Valentines Day

Very lovely restaurant. Impressive. Excellent food

Osso Buco was a special and boy, was it good.. a full size drink and a glass of Chianti and I became a happy camper

The best! terrific pasta anD fish. The Caesar salad is even better when you ask for Larry's version ( extra garlic and anchovies)
Friday evenings are very noisy as the small space reverberates the sound!

Second time here, different group of friends, everyone loved everything we ordered and appreciated the chef’s attentiveness. Planning to go again with other friends soon.

New Year’s Eve. Great choice

I have been going here for dinner on New Year's Eve for several years. It is always packed and lively but very good service and food. They always have excellent specials, but the items on the regular menu are also very good. This is an "old school" type of Italian Restaurant, but it has extremely high quality food and wines and just is a good place to go.

We celebrated Christmas here and the whole family was very pleased with the meal, service and overall experience. There was plenty of attentive staff ready to serve us and each meal was excellent including the wine, appetizers and dessert. We were so happy with the choice and will definitely return!

Party of 10, Christmas Eve dinner for my family. Everything was fine, but the waiters seemed rushed/flustered. Food was very good. Nice selection of specials.

Always an excellent choice when visiting family for the holidays its a go to spot for a family dinner. When we lived in Westchester this restaurant provided a weekly night out

The owner, Lenny is always so gracious. The food was very nice and we were welcomed very warmly.

We always look forward to dining at Il Castello and have recommended t to our friends.

We have been here many times and never tire of the quick valet parking, attentive service, unreal bread, including the tastiest breadsticks ever, and cold, perfect cocktails. In addition to the many specials, the menu offers something for everyone. Don’t forget Lenny, the amiable owner, who is always on the move to be certain that things run smoothly and who is likely to stop by your table to say hello. We are already looking forward to our next visit, hopefully in the near future. Try Il Castello and you will not be disappointed.

We always have a great dinner!!! The service is wonderful and the staff on point 😊

outstanding food and service is great! The room gets a bit noisy because it's not a large restaurant, but the food is so good I didn't care!

The food and service is always wonderful here! Despite the romaine lettuce scare we were able to enjoy a great Caesar salad made with bib lettuce! We love eating here!

It does not get much better than this! The food is consistently so good. Maybe , because the owner is on the premises everyday.
The drinks are perfect.
The new thin bread sticks are wonderful;better than the packaged ones found in a lot of similar restaurants.
If you want a great ceasar salad, ask them to prepare it Larry's way ( me). I always ask them for sevderal extra anchovies and extra garlic to be be ground into the bowl along with the other ingredients of lemon and oil and egg yolk. Yummy!
The ,main courses this evening were, a pork chop made to my liking , medium rare, covered with onions and mushrooms and sauteed red peppers. My companions had a stuffed veal chop and a veal parmigiana without cheese.
left with a nice warm feeling.
Note, not related to the restaurant except to eat there once a week minimum.

The other night they had stuffed veal chop (a special). It was the best stuffed veal chop, tender not chewy, creamy, topped with cheese and mushrooms, and lots of it (but I finished it all).

My wife and our guest also enjoyed their meals (I can't remember what they ordered!)

My wife and I try to get there maybe once a month. Service is great and they have valet parking.

Bottom line: Go there. Honestly, not on weekends; it's too crowded.

Always a pleasure to dine at Il Castillo. You're always greeted as if you had been there the day before. Service is very attentive, and food is very good.

A first rate restaurant. We've dined there often and never been disappointed.

Wonderful service, food and wine was fantastic

This was our first time at the restaurant and we loved it. The food was superb. The staff was prompt and friendly. You should market the house made bread sticks. They were wonderful

Spectacular homemade cavetelli pasta and old reliable chicken parm ; absolutely the best in the area.
Great simple meal with a glass of wine and we went home more than satisfied and soem left overs for the next afternoon snack.

The first time I dined at Il Castello, I raved for weeks. I reported that it was the best meal I'd had since coming home from Italy. The service was a delight, and each dish was "the best I had ever had" of that food item. Their octopus slammed every dish I've had elsewhere. The chef has such a light hand that no matter the preparation, the quality of the ingredients is what shines most brightly. If that's not the definition of fine Italian cuisine, I don't know what is. Returning a second time, not to mention during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, I couldn't expect the same level of meal. Was I wrong. Despite the bargain, the busier dining room, etc., each course was a revelation, the servers took time to help us choose wine (despite it being only a glass, not a full bottle!) We are so lucky to have this in our community. I just hope it doesn't become overcrowded as more people discover this gem!

Il Castello never disappoints! The restaurant week menu offered plenty of choices, cocktails were dreamy and of course the service was top notch! The breadsticks are addicting and we all loved our entrees. This is our favorite go-to place any night of the week. We will be back very soon!

Very disappointed. Took 1.5 hours for main dishes to arrive and the got half the orders wrong.
Pasta lacked flavor. Very noisy, will not return.

Noise level. worst of any restaurant anywhere.Waiting for tables feel free to stand in the rain .Fpd this night fair to poor.

Waitstaff was curt and rude. Food was cold on scalding hot plates. Servers tried to take food away while I was eating it. Check was brought before we even ordered our dessert. The noise was deafening; servers constantly reached across my body to clean, organize and serve. Overall, most uncomfortable experience.

It was part of restaurant week. The food was decent and service was good.

Although the food was pretty good we were in and out of there in an hour, including cocktails and dessert. I HATE THAT. They definitely overbook this small restaurant. There were 3 groups waiting to get in at 8:00 when we left and there wasn’t an empty table (except for ours which they still had to clear).

When I go out to dinner, I like to enjoy my cocktail and conversation. I don’t even want to look at a menu until I’ve settled in for at least 15 minutes. Here, after 15 minutes we already had our appetizers.

Honestly, this review is very much influenced by this service. I can’t say that the food wasn’t good, but it went by so fast, it was difficult to notice.

I think this restaurant gets great reviews because the prices are moderate. But I would rather pay a little more and make it more of an experience. This is one that I will not go back to (BTW, we’ve been here before so this was not just an off night).

Outstanding food and service. Attention to detail - received our requested table. We were not rushed and allowed to linger. Owner could not have been nicer. I highly recommend Il Castello.

Our first time here on a Saturday night. It was very busy but incredibly loud, couldn't have a conversation with my dining partner. The food was good as was their presentations. I would go back but not on a Saturday night, perhaps during the week when it might be slower/quieter.

From the bread and breadsticks to dessert was delicious. We went early on friday night and the service was excellent and the food really was fresh. Good sized menu. Would definitely go back and recommend to others for good Italian food in Mamaroneck.

As usual - food was great, service was attentive and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner!

Lovely restaurant. Lenny is amazing! Food was insane and the service is as well.

Very pleasant overall. I made a reservation for 715 and we were seated right away. The waiter was patient and went through the numerous specials. They were very willing to accommodate special requests for the dishes. I don't think he heard that I wanted an appetizer but it came very fast after we brought this up. My swordfish was excellent, as was my wife's chicken. They were great about not rushing you. We were there for over 3 hours! Menu items were a bit pricey but the food was tasty and portions were ample. My wife complained the noise level was too high, but it is a small restaurant with a lot of tables that are closeby so it is hard to avoid...

It never fails to please! Absolutely delicious, amazing service and very accommodating chef for food intolerances. Love it there!

A favorite neighborhood restaurant. Always greeted warmly. The breadsticks are to die for. Fabulous osso buco. We come here frequently. Never disappointed. Beware Fridays and Saturdays very crowded so service suffers sometimes but the food makes up for it.